Alarming Drum

Britain's European Dilemma

This book examines the UK's relationship with the European Union, together with a scrutiny of global strategic prospects. It covers topics such as economy, military and demographic developments.

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This book examines the UK's relationship with the European Union, together with a scrutiny of global strategic prospects. It covers topics such as economy, military and demographic developments.

Source: Political Studies Review

Credit: Alasdair Blair

"It is reassuring to find that the debate over Britain's membership of the European Union is alive and well."

Source: Eurofacts

Credit: John Mills

"This book is a mine of facts and data which are likely to be used by everyone writing or speaking about the EU for a long time to come."

Sep 1, 2005

Source: The European Journal

Credit: Matthew Attwood

"Alarming Drum is the product of intensive research and as such is a valuable resource for anyone who needs easy access to the facts... Recent events would justify a chapter entitled 'Told You So' in any future edition."

Source: This England

Credit: This England

"An authoritative history and critique... characterised by a refreshing lack of hysteria."

"Peter Morgan shines a laser beam into the Euro-fog through which those who would betray Britain into the hands of a continental power seek to shroud their purposes."

Source: Professor Patrick Minford, Cardiff Business School

Credit: Professor Patrick Minford, Cardiff Business School

"Peter Morgan has done a thorough and masterly job of analysing Britain's relationship with the EU — political, legal and economic. His book is also a timely brief for the British people on the draft EU Constitution. It should be widely read."

Source: Lord David Howell

Credit: Lord David Howell

"For those who want to see through and beyond the present blur of arguments and assertions about Britain's role in Europe, and about shared European foreign policy, 'Alarming Drum' is the book to read. It shatters the myth that Britain is faced with a 'take it or leave it’ choice in European affairs and shows with piercing accuracy where Britain’s best interests in the coming global order really lie."

Source: Professor Tim Congdon, Lombard Street Research

Credit: Professor Tim Congdon, Lombard Street Research

"Peter Morgan has written a challenging and important analysis of the most fundamental issue in British politics today."

Source: Rt. Hon. David Heathcoat-Amory MP

Credit: Rt. Hon. David Heathcoat-Amory MP

"This is an important book for all those who want to know how the European Union went wrong, how it fails to meet the challenges of the modern world, and what Britain can do about it."

Source: Ruth Lea, Director, Centre for Policy Studies

Credit: Ruth Lea, Director, Centre for Policy Studies

"The debate on Britain's membership of and relationship with the other member states of the EU is surely one that can only intensify. The more informed argument made available to support this all-important debate the better and I welcome 'Alarming Drum' as a very useful, timely and constructive contribution."

Source: Professor Jeremy Black, University of Exeter

Credit: Professor Jeremy Black, University of Exeter

"A timely and thoughtful work that helpfully clarifies the failure of the government to grasp adequately the practice of national interest."